Jinan inks Minerva Egypt deal

UAE-based Jinan Hotels and Resorts has announced the signing of an agreement with Minerva Travel to manage the Ein Shanda Hotel in Egypt. The Ein Shanda Hotel covers an area of approximately 32,892 square metres at the Al Dakhla Oasis in Egypt's New Valley area, and consists of 25 suites, 40 rooms, 10 tents, shopping centres, a spa, swimming pool, food outlets and a bar. The hotel also includes a cultural centre, set in a separate building, which hosts a museum, conference hall and a library. The agreement will take effect after all development work on the hotel is completed during the first quarter of 2010.